Radion gen 2 or ai hydra

[Velezdav]

So i am in the works of building a 120 48/24/24 , been getting equipment for the past months , equipment for now ,

140 lb reef cleaner dry rock
2 hydor 1150 circ pump
36 inch sump
Sand
Ato
Bubble mangus curve 7
Bulk reef rodi unit 4 stage 150 gal ( extra membrane )
1 reefbreder dimable led unit
1 aquatic life t5 30 inch with lunar

I had a 56 galon tank but now wife aproved a 120 gal tank ( but i would have to paint her the house ) lol , so i am thinkin on selling both light and decidin on getting 2 hydra or 2 radion gen 2 , i am new on saltwater ..............
What u guys and girl think it will be a better route .........

Thanks to all

 

[adupree]

I'd go AI, but also check out Reefbreeders

 

[TheSaint216]

I love my Vega. I'd go with the Hydra 52's. Just more options. Depending on what kind of corals you want you might need 3 AI fixtures.

 

[cparka23]

Welcome to the forum!

The Radion Gen 2 will output more PAR than an original Hydra, but I haven't seen any independent reviews of the Hydra FiftyTwo yet. I'm thinking that FiftyTwos will be more than comparable to the Radion Gen2.

One thing to consider is the controls for these lights. If you are interested in controlling the colors and intensity, the Hydra and Hydra FiftyTwo need a New Controller or Director. That's $80 or $100, respectively. Not really sure about the Radion lineup, but their solution to online control is the ReefLink, which runs $200. It does give control over the MP wireless pumps if you have any that were made recently, though.

If you have or plan on getting an Apex Controller, you can control the Ecotech Marine light and pumps through an additional module. There's always that to consider as well.

 

[Velezdav]

Yup apex controller is on the list too ..... Thanks to all